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Silicon
No, not
the kind found in Silicon Valley. It's the controversial nutrient
that recent research suggests is an aid to bone and cartilage
development.
Find out
more about silicon claims and health benefits in recent research
along with info on good food sources and supplements...
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Silicon
Fast Facts
Foods:
Oatmeal, high fiber cereals,
nuts, grains, wine, beer
What
it's good for: studies
have shown benefits to bone &
cartilage development
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Metals
in Health and Disease - Silicon -
Function, food sources, symptoms of deficiency, therapeutic
uses and Information on animal and human research studies.
Silicon - A complete description plus information
on its claimed benefits, indications and usage, and citations
of related literature from PDRhealth.
USNA
Health Sciences - Silicon - Overview of research suggesting
its benefit to humans in development of bone, cartilage and
connective tissue, sources and recommended intake, research
abstract, references.
Silicon:
An Essential Nutrient of Good Bone Health - A good
history of the battle to bring silicon's nutritional importance
to light, with a nod to recent research studies, suggested
requirements and food sources.
Beer
News: Good to the Bone - Information on recent research
pointing to beer as a significant and well-absorbed source
of dietary silicon, from Realbeer.com.
also
in Vitamins & Minerals --> Calcium
| Chromium
| Copper
Magnesium
| Manganese
| Molybdenum
| Nickel
| Phosphorus
Potassium
| Selenium
| Silicon
| Sodium
chloride
Sulphur
| Tin
| Vanadium
| Zinc
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